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Canine Capers
The Nelson District Kennel Association's Easter Show attracted 226 entries from many parts of the country and the large number of competitors contributed to the success of the association's anniversary celebrations. They marked 60 years since the foundation of the Nelson Kennel Club and 82 years since the first dog show in Nelson.
I hear he's got a mean left. Leinster Super Smart, the boxer, discusses the opposition with Champion Voinaika Romanov, a Samoyed
Spock and Tanya, a cute pair of Chihuahuas, found the weather rather chilly. They are owned by Mrs Drackett-Case, Nelson
Hey, look you guys. Here comes dinner. Well that's what this handsome trio could be saying. The family group is Tokari of Clatterburg (dad), Fleur of Brubeck (daughter), and Mica of Foresthaven (mum). Owner of the German Shepherds is Mrs I. M. Tilby, Wellington
Hard-working officials were Mrs Marie Henry, Doug Hale and Mrs D. C. Knight
It was hard to tell who was on show. Owner is David Brace, Wellington, and the boxer is Boxerdom Christi (Aust.)
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Natalie Smith, 2, gives the sad looking Bassett Hound (wouldn't tell his name) a comforting hug
Richard and Martin te Groen made friends with Mrs Pearl Rainbow's Golden Retriever, Golden Harvest
Now don't be obstinate. Look at the camera. Bob McDermott, Greymouth, has no luck, and Whisky, the miniature poodle, is having no part of it
Boy, show biz is a tough life. Bob has a spell
Lady Vanessa, a 17-weeks-old Cardigan Corgi imported from Australia, has found something that interests her. With the aristocratic pup is her owner, Mrs D. N. Evans, Christchurch
Miss Valerie McDermott, Greymouth, has a bundle of trouble here with Giles, a Shetland sheep dog
Look at the size of this bloke. The Joe Louis of the dog ring was Jason, the Dane, owned by Miss R. McBeath, Timaru
Kathryn Barnett and Chris Wells look happy about something. Nicki, the Boston terrier, couldn't care less